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  •   Home > News > Accident and Emergency

    State Highway 5 has been closed at Wairakei, in the Taupo District, following a serious crash near Palmer Mill Road

    State Highway 5 has been closed at Wairakei, in the Taupo District, following a serious crash near Palmer Mill Road


    The single-car crash happened just before 3pm.

    One person was seriously injured and flown to Waikato Hospital by helicopter.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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